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HELLO, Carolinas Region! It's time one again to prepare your singing face, and warm up those performance muscles for the annual LIP SYNC BATTLE Fundraiser, hosted by the Alpha Omega Carolinas Region Alumni Association!!! Registration to participate is currently open, and will close Friday October 10th before the final event of the night during the Leadership Conference in Columbia, SC. So DUST off your costumes, and get ready to dazzle the region with your performances!


Please note- If we do not have a minimum of two acts per category by the cut off, this event will unfortunately be cancelled.


Sign up HERE!


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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What categories are available to register?

    • Single (registration cost $5.00)

    • Duo/Trio (registration cost $10.00)

    • Group 4+ (registration cost $20.00)

  • How many performance slots are available?

  • There are Twenty (20) performance slots available, and it is on a first come, first served basis. Any entries received afterwards will be marked as alternatives. We will not be allowing repeat songs this year, so get creative!

  • How can we pay for our performance?

    • There are TWO ways you can secure your spot:

      • Pre-register and select the PayPal option and pay with a credit/debit card. There are two link options provided in the registration link. If you want to pay via cash or check, please select those options, and make sure you see the Alumni merchant table to pay for your act. Payment must be made to the Alumni Association Officers or Advisors no later than 10:15 p.m.

      • You may fill out a form electronically on the first day of the conference, October 10th, 2025 and pay via PayPal, cash, or check. We should have a few printed versions available as well. Again, as in the first option, payment must be made to the Alumni Association Officers or Advisors no later than 10:15 p.m.

  • Can we use props or costumes in our performance?

    • Absolutely! Within reason. Please be mindful of the area, and don't bring any props that are breakable or full of liquid. If you do, and it breaks on stage, we will stop the event and you will have to clean it up. Costumes should be appropriate as well. If you have question about it, please send an email to alphaomegaptk2001@gmail.com, with either the idea or an image of your proposed attire, and we can discuss it.

  • Who can participate?

    • We would like to encourage attending Carolinas Region members to participate, but please note that only active chapter Members and Advisors are qualified to win the prize. Alumni members may participate as time permits as the entry fee is waived (Don’t forget- Alumni are the Grand Hosts of the Battle!). For those who are both an active Chapter Advisor, as well as an Alumni member, please select "Chapter Advisor" on the form. Current Regional Officers may participate, and if their performance is chosen to win a prize, that prize will be donated back to their home chapters.

  • What type of music is allowed?

    • Use your best judgement. Please be mindful of the audience when selecting your song choices. We use the free music located on Google Play or Apple Play. Please verify the version of your choice with the Host D.J. to ensure it is the correct version!

  • This is a fundraiser, how does the audience participate?

    • By VOTING with their $$$ :) A paper bag will be set up on stage at the conclusion with each Act listed. Audience members can "vote" by placing coins, cash, or checks into the act they want to win! There is also a PayPal Donation Link that will be available. Please make sure to include WHAT act it is for when submitting! All funds raised go towards the alumni association and our scholarship programs. These bags will be up for ONE HOUR.

    • What does the winner in each category win?

      • Each category wins a registration to the 2025 Regional Convention! Alumni members not participating as advisors may “win” with their chapters, but otherwise, alumni members will not win a registration.

      • Groups will be voted in one of three categories:

        • Single (1 registration for Convention)

        • Duo/Trio (up to 3 registrations for Convention)

        • Group (max allowance of 4 registrations for Convention)


If you have any questions, please reach out to alphaomegaptk2001@gmail.com. We hope to see some registered acts on that list soon! :)

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